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Broad Ligament Leiomyomata - An Important Differential Diagnosis in Huge Abdominal Mass: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Leiomyomas are a common gynaecological condition affecting 20-30% of women over the age of 35, with prevalence decreasing following menopause. Leiomyomas are most commonly found within the uterus. Rarer extra-uterine locations include the broad ligament, cervix, and vagina. We present an unusual case of multiple Left Broad Ligament Leiomyomata that extended from Left Iliac Fossa and Hypogastrium to Epigastric region in a 50-year-old female. Our case highlights the importance for extra-uterine leiomyoma to be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients presenting with huge abdominal mass suspicious of adnexal tumor or malignancy.

Source: Journal of Nepal Medical Association

DOI: 10.31729/jnma.8908

Authors: Amogh Basnyat, Ganesh Dangal, Aruna Karki, Hema Pradhan, Ranjana Shrestha, Kabin Bhattachan

Language: English

Topic: Uterine Myomas and Treatments

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408069339

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